ground dove

or ground-dove

noun

any of several small terrestrial doves of the warmer parts of the Americas, especially Columbina passerina.

An Americanism dating back to 1720–30

It is not an uncommon species along our Mexican border, but is not nearly as abundant as is the Ground Dove.

On the basis of our observations at Guam, I would say that the name "ground dove" for the bird at Guam is not descriptive.

In contrast, the ground dove at Guam may select a nesting site considerably higher in the tree.

Except the southern little Ground Dove, this is our only Dove.

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